melt n.— «Typically, university officials expect about 9 to 10 percent of students to change their minds and go elsewhere—a process known as “melt”—before school starts.» —“UNCW to house students in hotel” by...
walk-around bill n.— «A “walk-around bill” is a term used to describe a piece of legislation sponsored by a senator or representative very late in the session, often to duck a contentious debate. Instead of filing those bills...
souffle skirt n.— «This skirt, which the ladies at Jennifer’s refer to as a “souffle skirt,” is becoming more and more popular. (It’s officially called a “pick-up skirt.”)» —“Planning to look your...
feedback sandwich n.— «This is an especially tough one because they’re trying to be honest and tell it like it is. “When using this route as a dumper, provide them with what I call a “feedback sandwich” (positive...
scarecrow house n.— «Even when potential buyers know what happened within the walls, attractive homes with lethal histories often are quickly snapped up.…Wilmington agent Vivian Kelleher said buyers eligible for Veteran’s...
dragback n.— «Dragback. A man or woman who has been brought back to a house in Dewey for some lovin.” For people who live in houses with 20 other part-time renters, privacy is not always there. So waking up to your roommates ragging...